The iron stained oak has undergone a full transformation from the milled slab you see above to the Keep shown below. The pairing with a shino and salt glazed wood fired pot has proven to be more gratifying than I could have envisioned. An added touch of aluminum in the handle adds a bit of lightness to the palette. Iron or steel would have been an obvious choice for the handle but sometimes we have to go beyond the obvious to get to what looks good...